Tinsley to speak at genealogy meeting

Linda Tinsley will be the guest speaker at the Franklin County Genealogical Society meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at the research room located at 110 East Main St. Mrs. Tinsley will present a program on heirship papers. For more information, see the Feb. 12 edition of the Optic-Herald.

Scratchboard workshop set

The Franklin County Arts Alliance is currently accepting registrations for a scratchboard workshop scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28. The workshop will last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Friends of Scouting campaign begins

The Friends of Scouting campaign began, Thursday, Feb. 12. Local adult volunteers will be approaching businesses and individuals to contribute to thelocal Boy Scouts of America council. It costs the council about $150 to provide a quality scouting experience for one boy per year. See the Feb. 12 edition of the Optic-Herald for more details.

Harlem Gospel Choir to perform at NTCC

The world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir will perform at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College  at 7:30 p.m.  Saturday, Feb. 7. See the Jan. 29 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

Mardi Gras set

Members of the Ladies Guild of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church will sponsor a Mardi Gras in Mount Vernon celebration from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 in the church’s Family Life Center.
Tickets are $10 per person.  See the Feb. 5 edition of the Optic-Herald for more details.

North American backyard bird count planned

It is time again for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). The 12th annual event is planned for February 13-16. Tens of thousands of bird watchers are expected to participate in this North American event project sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the national Audubon Society.  See the Jan. 22 edition of the Optic-Herald for more details.

Owl calling contestants do their best

John Tutor, fifth from left, Cameron Greenburg, fourth from left, and Judy Shelton, third from left, placed first, second and third respectively, in an owl calling contest. The contest concluded a birding program conducted at the Old Depot Museum Friday night, Jan. 30.

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Ensemble brought music of masters

The four piece ensemble of Mark and Ute Miller and Steve and Carol Harlos brought the sounds of master music composers to The Music Hall Sunday afternoon, Jan. 18.

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